Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Memorial Day - A Good Weekend for Trains
I was able to get out and about this Memorial Day Weekend AND leave my car behind! I always feel more liberated knowing I can travel sustainably (and incrementally for free using my monthly pass) just about anywhere I want to go by making use of the MBTA system. In all, I saved at least 160 miles of driving this weekend by choosing to make all of my trips by train. First, I left my car in South Acton as I usually do. By making 2/3 of my commute by train, I save 20 miles each way. Next, to go visit my parents for the holiday, I rode the Lowell line up to Wilmington, a savings once again of about 20 miles each way. Finally, Ann and I went to Newburyport on Monday from North Station saving a round trip of over 80 miles. It was nice to not have to worry about fighting holiday traffic and to be able to make my morning train today instead of having to drive through rush hour out of Davis. As I'm sure I've mentioned, I just find the time on the train more relaxing; it's a good chance to get some reading done, you save wear and tear on your car, and of course it's nice to know you're using and supporting sustainable transit instead of causing more congestion and pollution for everyone.
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First off stop promoting MBTA as if its the greatest train system... the truth of the matter is that its very small as far as area covered and the timings aren't convenient for 90% of the people so please stop this propaganda!
I fully admit that the MBTA has its limitations and I plan to deal with those issues in this blog. I do feel that it gets a worse reputation than it deserves and I'd also like to point out the positives of the system. It is the 5th largest public transit system in the country and in general gets me where I want to go.
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